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Louis XVII, titular King of France, son of Louis XVI
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Louis XVII, titular King of France, son of Louis XVI
Louis XVII (1785 - 1795), titular King of France (1793 - 1795), son of Louis XVI. Imprisoned during the French Revolution from August 1792 until his death in 1795, he never ruled
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1785 1792 1793 1795 Dauphin Imprisoned Innocent Revolution Ruled Shoulders Titular Victim Xvii
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This poignant print captures the young and innocent face of Louis XVII, the titular King of France who never had the chance to rule. Born in 1785 as the son of Louis XVI, he was imprisoned during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution from August 1792 until his tragic death in 1795.
Despite his royal lineage, Louis XVII was a victim of circumstance, caught up in the political turmoil that ultimately led to his untimely demise. His profile is captured here with a sense of melancholy and sadness, reflecting on what could have been for this young prince who never got to fulfill his destiny as king.
The image serves as a reminder of the turbulent history of France during this era, where even innocent children were not spared from the violence and chaos that gripped the nation. It is a somber tribute to a life cut short and a future stolen away before it could ever truly begin.
Louis XVII's legacy lives on through images like these, preserving his memory as a symbol of lost potential and tragic fate. The photograph evokes empathy for this young boy who became an unwitting pawn in larger political machinations, forever frozen in time as a haunting reminder of France's turbulent past.
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